Job Description
Full details about the role and requirements
Yukerja Summary
The College and Career Counselor – Amman Academy role at Amman Academy is curated from JobStreet (category Teknologi & IT). Note the work location (West Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara) before applying. Yukerja.com is not the employer — applications are handled on the official source site.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement a vertically aligned Grades 8–12 university and career readiness program.
Guide students through international university research, selection, and application strategy.
Provide expert advising on global admissions systems (Common App, UCAS, direct entry systems, portfolio-based programs).
Support DP students in aligning subject choices, predicted grades, and extracurricular profiles with international university expectations.
Coach students in personal statement development, essay writing, interviews, and portfolio preparation.
Oversee transcript preparation, recommendation processes, documentation compliance, and submission timelines.
Track global admissions trends, scholarship opportunities, and evolving international policy changes.
Build and maintain relationships with international universities and admissions representatives.
Design and lead Parent Salons and workshops focused on global admissions systems and financial planning.
Maintain comprehensive data tracking systems for applications, acceptances, scholarships, and placement outcomes.
Collaborate with admissions and leadership teams to communicate post-secondary success outcomes for recruitment and retention.
Contribute strategically to strengthening the school’s international university placement reputation.
Background Experiences
Minimum 5 years of experience in college and career counseling within an international or IB secondary school setting.
Demonstrated record of successful international university placements.
Experience advising IB DP students through global admissions processes.
Experience working with multilingual and multicultural families.
Experience building partnerships with universities and external organizations.
Experience in remote, corporate-sponsored, or close-knit community schools is an advantage.
Professional & Educational Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Education, Psychology, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Professional certification in counseling or related discipline preferred.
Strong understanding of IB MYP and DP structures and assessment systems.
Demonstrated knowledge of global admissions platforms and documentation systems.
Fluency in English required; proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia is an advantage.
Expertise & Competencies
International University Admissions Expertise – Deep understanding of competitive global admissions systems and trends.
Strategic Academic Advising – Ability to align academic programming with university acceptance goals.
Cultural Intelligence – Skilled at guiding diverse families with varying expectations.
Data-Informed Practice – Ability to track, analyze, and communicate admissions outcomes effectively.
Communication Excellence – Clear, persuasive, and professional written and verbal communication.
Ethical Practice – Maintains confidentiality, integrity, and compliance in all admissions processes.
Adaptability and Resilience – Thrives in a developing international school context with high expectations.
Work Environment & Expectations
Commitment to Amman Academy’s mission and IB philosophy.
Serve as a visible leader in preparing students for global post-secondary pathways.
Participate actively in accreditation processes and professional learning communities.
Maintain open, professional communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
Contribute positively to a respectful, inclusive, and student-centered school culture.
Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to the unique needs of a mining community school and rotating family schedules.